MERCEDES LN51VLS MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	MERCEDES
Model	SLK
Colour	BLACK
Year of manufacture	2002
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Jan 2002
Vehicle age	24 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	15 May 2017
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Long-term owner — stable
Estimated current ownership	9.4 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,998 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	237 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~29 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£320

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 29 Aug 2022

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✗ MOT Expired Expires: 07 Nov 2022

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: LN51VLS

MOT Expires In

days (07 Nov 2022)

Tax Expires In

days (29 Aug 2022)

Registration	LN51VLS
MOT status	✗ Expired
MOT expiry date	07 Nov 2022
MOT days remaining	0 days
Tax status	Untaxed
Tax due date	29 Aug 2022
Tax days remaining	0 days
V5C last issued	15 May 2017
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	616 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	2.9 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	71% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Worsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Above class average
MOT History Score	60/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	63/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Below Average Use
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,420 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£320
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£1,100
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Tyres, Lighting / Electrical
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~45 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary MERCEDES SLK (2002), BLACK, PETROL, 1,998cc. Has completed 21 MOT tests, with a 81% pass rate (17 passed, 4 failed). Recorded 39,124 miles, averaging 2,462 miles/yr. 2 dangerous defects recorded across all tests. 10 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 29/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2022-11-07
MOT pass rate	81%
Tests passed	17
Tests failed	4
Dangerous defects (total)	2
Major defects (total)	2
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	10
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Above class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (21 Tests)

MOT #21 2021-11-03 12:49

Test number: 198778951469

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Nov 2022

Odometer: 39,124 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

MOT #20 2020-11-05 09:41

Test number: 789832881813

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Nov 2021

Odometer: 38,923 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have slight water inside (4.1.4 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #19 2019-11-08 15:40

Test number: 268378001270

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Nov 2020

Odometer: 38,665 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #18 2019-11-08 11:37

Test number: 472656411482

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 38,665 MI

Items: 4

Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £320 – £1,160

MOT #17 2018-11-23 10:17

Test number: 843850937869

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Dec 2019

Odometer: 38,106 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

MOT #16 2017-11-20 09:56

Test number: 740839900439

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Dec 2018

Odometer: 37,320 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #15 2017-11-20 09:56

Test number: 768144208664

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 37,320 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #14 2016-12-06 15:26

Test number: 549831192361

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Dec 2017

Odometer: 36,041 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #13 2016-12-06 15:26

Test number: 210127477900

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 36,041 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £20 – £100

MOT #12 2015-12-09 12:56

Test number: 588983873250

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Dec 2016

Odometer: 34,488 MI

Items: 1

Advisory e m I stays on

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #11 2014-12-05 10:58

Test number: 139249334347

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Dec 2015

Odometer: 32,368 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #10 2013-12-11 09:02

Test number: 816465143312

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Dec 2014

Odometer: 30,206 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £415 – £1,320

MOT #9 2012-11-27 10:52

Test number: 928852932321

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Dec 2013

Odometer: 28,114 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #8 2011-12-13 11:19

Test number: 327927341376

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Dec 2012

Odometer: 26,528 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £540

MOT #7 2010-12-13 16:26

Test number: 490027640361

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Dec 2011

Odometer: 24,591 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #6 2009-12-15 13:39

Test number: 532819549301

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Dec 2010

Odometer: 22,144 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #5 2009-12-15 12:02

Test number: 400619649377

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 22,144 MI

Items: 3

Fail Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £1,050

MOT #4 2008-12-05 12:00

Test number: 263950648380

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 Dec 2009

Odometer: 19,180 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #3 2007-12-07 12:01

Test number: 994591947384

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 Dec 2008

Odometer: 16,728 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #2 2006-12-12 12:06

Test number: 381436946369

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 Dec 2007

Odometer: 13,891 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2005-12-13 11:33

Test number: 922227545398

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 Dec 2006

Odometer: 10,906 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	21
First registration	2005-12-13
Last registration	2021-11-03
Latest reading	39,124 miles
Annual avg (est.)	2,462 mi/yr
vs UK average	Below average
% of UK avg	35%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	64% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2005-12-13	10,906 miles
Registration #2	2006-12-12	13,891 miles
Registration #3	2007-12-07	16,728 miles
Registration #4	2008-12-05	19,180 miles
Registration #5	2009-12-15	22,144 miles
Registration #6	2009-12-15	22,144 miles
Registration #7	2010-12-13	24,591 miles
Registration #8	2011-12-13	26,528 miles
Registration #9	2012-11-27	28,114 miles
Registration #10	2013-12-11	30,206 miles
Registration #11	2014-12-05	32,368 miles
Registration #12	2015-12-09	34,488 miles
Registration #13	2016-12-06	36,041 miles
Registration #14	2016-12-06	36,041 miles
Registration #15	2017-11-20	37,320 miles
Registration #16	2017-11-20	37,320 miles
Registration #17	2018-11-23	38,106 miles
Registration #18	2019-11-08	38,665 miles
Registration #19	2019-11-08	38,665 miles
Registration #20	2020-11-05	38,923 miles
Registration #21	2021-11-03	39,124 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Tyres	×2
Windscreen	×2
ℹ Top Advisories
Brake Pads	×3
Tyres	×2
Wheel Bearing	×2
Headlight	×1
Steering System	×1

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 24 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£120 – £360

2 defects found

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Major Defects

£200 – £800

2 defects found

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Advisory Items

£865 – £2,670

10 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£1,555 – £5,430

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£60 – £180

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£1,200

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£162

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,420

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.